Nolcha Fashion Week: London kicked off with such a wonderful welcome from the London fashion crowd that we did not think it could get much better but it did…the crowds queued up to see the catwalk shows, industry supported the launch of PROFILE NYC and the UK release of Nolcha Metier Magazine, not to mention several highly regarded UK and Global Nolcha partnerships are now set at work.

           

The catwalk shows were held on Monday in the Crystal Ballroom at The Mayfair Hotel opening to a standing room only crowd for the first of six shows. Le Nac (Netherlands) showcased simple yet elegant feminine pieces with beautiful fitted cuts. This designer complimented the collection by implementing a selection of fabulous handmade hats by New York designer Ms Bo Dangles. Following this DMG (Columbia) featured their exquisite, chic white coat collection which left an irresistible impact especially the attention to detail and gigantic buttons. Fine artist turned fashion designer Laurance Rassin’s (USA) show was bursting with colour and energy leaving the crowd stunned. The abstract prints on amazing silk dresses were reminiscent of a modern contemporary Picasso piece.

The evening shows began with Georgie W Couture. Fabulous darling was the word…English tea party was the theme. Striking yet simple pieces were strutted down the catwalk of this British designer. Selphie Bong (Indonesia) showed striking evening looks with an edge. Using large beading and ornate accents her dresses were both glamourous yet wearable. Closing the catwalk shows was Qipao by Jane (China) who took the traditional Qipao and made it updated, fun and classy using non traditional modern prints and lengths, yet still keeping in line with the strict quality hand tailoring expected of such fine garments. The designers footwear was provided by Isabella Zocchi Collezione’s AW 08 line which complimented the looks perfectly with her ultra luxe style.

Rounding out the week were several networking events beginning with the launch of Profile NYC. On Tuesday night FashionCapital and Nolcha celebrated their London/New York collaboration with cocktails at the Vendome Lounge in Knightsbridge. This collaboration provides the perfect opportunity for talented designers to break into the US market and is scheduled to debut during Nolcha Fashion Week: NYC September 2008.

Nolcha was also proud to announce the release of Métier Magazine at a champagne reception on Wednesday evening. The night was a smashing success with attendee’s including Lianne Miller from Young & Pure, Clare Rayner of ARC Retail and Kathryn Osborn of Hawk Retail Training. The atmosphere was buzzing as investors met each of the Nolcha designer’s to discuss future support for their global trading, press interviewed sponsors, designers and partners of Nolcha Fashion Week: London and guests glossed through Métier Magazine.

About Nolcha Fashion Week:London : Nolcha Fashion Week (February 11th – 16th, 2008) is where fashion ideas will start, where talents will flourish and where prosperous businesses will be born. Nolcha promotes and supports international fashion on the runway, in seminars and trade networking. Selected designers unveil their collections to a professional audience of press, buyers and industry figures from around the globe

Nolcha Fashion Week: London 2008 sponsors include: Paul Mitchell, OptiTex, Satellite 3, The Business Channel, Highland Spring, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Karina Forti, La Dolce Vita Event, Soma Organic, POM Wonderful, Squa.re, Absolut, Guestcode.com, TiE and Make Your Mark.